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A review by write_of_passages
SOS HOTEL: Your Final Resting Place by Ariana Nash, Adam Vex
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
4.75 stars! A wonderful end to a brilliant series. I was so happy to come back to these characters. They are truly wonderful to read. While this book doesn't have the most golden moments between the trio, the energy and vibe is still so completely on point. I personally loved how Nash tackled the 'you're physically weaker/protective' trope in this story, since Adam spends some of the time without his powers and as human as he can be. It was a fascinating read to see how he handled that! And while we didn't have as many sexy moments between the trio, it also felt right with the overall plot and greater arc of the entire series. I wouldn't mind if we end up seeing more about them in novellas later on!
Knowing what I know now about this book, would I still read it if I went back in time?
Absolutely!
See below for the four criteria I use to decide whether and when to read a book
CHARACTERS: The vibe is on point. Zee, Adam, and Victor are as lovable, hysterical, and adorable as they've been throughout the previous six books and there's little more to add to that. If you loved them then, you'll love them here. Hands down.
PLOT: We've hit the final part of the major arc! The ultimate showdown and battle occurs! There's a lot of feel-good moments where the trio become the heroes out in the open and take down Gideon Cain. If I had one qualm, it was that I wanted more when it came to the climactic events and final battle. Part of this is because we are in Adam's POV, which is always going to come with it's own shortcomings (re: we only get to experience what he does). As such, it ended up going very fast in my opinion; too quickly for seven books of lead-up. But I still adored it all and was whooping and cheering when Adam finally let his true self fly!
EMOTIONAL INTENSITY: There is no good/bad here. Sometimes I just want a low-investment entertainment read whereas other times a high-stakes 'I need a therapist to recover' is what I need.
3:5/medium. Thoroughly entertaining, no worries about being emotionally scarred, but with intensity that stems from being so in love with these characters for this long now.
CATHARTIC FULFILLMENT: Is the emotional journey worth it? Do I finish this book feeling that I've crested the wave of the climactic moment and everything has been settled, leaving me settled and fulfilled?
90%. I did feel the climactic moment happened too quickly and the aftermath the same (part of that being a limitation from the POV, which I understand). But everything else was wrapped up and left me grinning and feeling quite triumphant!
Knowing what I know now about this book, would I still read it if I went back in time?
Absolutely!
See below for the four criteria I use to decide whether and when to read a book
CHARACTERS: The vibe is on point. Zee, Adam, and Victor are as lovable, hysterical, and adorable as they've been throughout the previous six books and there's little more to add to that. If you loved them then, you'll love them here. Hands down.
PLOT: We've hit the final part of the major arc! The ultimate showdown and battle occurs! There's a lot of feel-good moments where the trio become the heroes out in the open and take down Gideon Cain. If I had one qualm, it was that I wanted more when it came to the climactic events and final battle. Part of this is because we are in Adam's POV, which is always going to come with it's own shortcomings (re: we only get to experience what he does). As such, it ended up going very fast in my opinion; too quickly for seven books of lead-up. But I still adored it all and was whooping and cheering when Adam finally let his true self fly!
EMOTIONAL INTENSITY: There is no good/bad here. Sometimes I just want a low-investment entertainment read whereas other times a high-stakes 'I need a therapist to recover' is what I need.
3:5/medium. Thoroughly entertaining, no worries about being emotionally scarred, but with intensity that stems from being so in love with these characters for this long now.
CATHARTIC FULFILLMENT: Is the emotional journey worth it? Do I finish this book feeling that I've crested the wave of the climactic moment and everything has been settled, leaving me settled and fulfilled?
90%. I did feel the climactic moment happened too quickly and the aftermath the same (part of that being a limitation from the POV, which I understand). But everything else was wrapped up and left me grinning and feeling quite triumphant!